August 2019 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in August 2019. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Recalls by Brand
BMW4 recalls
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
SEATS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jeep2 recalls
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Ram2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
STRUCTURE
Lincoln2 recalls
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Mini2 recalls
STRUCTURE
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Toyota2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Ford1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Land Rover1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Kia1 recall
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Honda1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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